The Best Chili Recipe
If you want a from scratch traditional chili recipe, look no further. This chili recipe is made with ground turkey (or beef), bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, beans, and a variety of spices. This is a feel-good, hearty, cozy dinner that everyone will love!
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey (or beef)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 sweet onion, chopped (about 1 and 1/2 cups)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 (28 ounce) diced tomatoes
- 1 (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
- 2 (15.5 ounce) light or dark kidney beans
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, heat the oil for 1 minute. Add the ground turkey, peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until browned and cooked through, breaking up with a spoon as you go— about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes (diced and crushed) and beans. Add the Worcestershire sauce, paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using.) Give it a big stir. Then, reduce to low heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve with desired toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, etc.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: This chili can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Beans: Any combination of beans work for this recipe. I normal have a ton of kidney beans so that's what I used.
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